I Am Amelia Earhart

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What is I Am Amelia Earhart about?

Amelia Earhart dreamed of flying at a time when few women became pilots. After taking her first flying lesson, she worked hard, faced danger and broke records in the sky. She became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and an inspiration to people around the world. This lively picture-book biography introduces Amelia as a determined child who refused to let other people’s expectations limit her. It shows how courage, curiosity and perseverance helped her achieve extraordinary things.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.